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By: Clardy H.R. No. 3021
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Joseph Watts is retiring from the Henderson
Independent School District in 2015, drawing to a close a notable
career in education that has spanned a half-century; and
WHEREAS, A native of Laneville, Joe Watts developed a passion
for agriculture at a young age, when he farmed watermelons and peas
on land his family had owned since the 1870s; a graduate of
Laneville High School, he attended Stephen F. Austin State
University and distinguished himself there as president of the FFA,
and he later completed a master's degree; and
WHEREAS, After beginning his career as an educator at a
junior high school in Needville, he moved to San Augustine, where he
taught agriculture for four years and helped build a community
rodeo arena; he went on to be hired by Henderson ISD, and during his
tenure, he has helped his students consistently place at the Rusk
County Youth Project Show and has raised money for the Agriculture
Department by working the concession stand at football games for
nearly three decades; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Watts is blessed with
the love and affection of his two children, Joey and Stephanie; and
WHEREAS, Through his dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence, Joe Watts has made a positive difference
in the lives of numerous Henderson students over the years, and he
may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Joe Watts on his retirement from
the Henderson Independent School District and extend to him sincere
best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Watts as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.